Category: Events and Shows

1. KICKBACK and the 2022 UK National Championships

   Posted on 10:00am Wednesday 9th Mar 2022

   Latest Finalists   There will be over 120 finalists competing at the National Championships at KICKBACK on 2-3 April at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire. Come and see Martin's beautiful BSA B25SS and his exquisite X75.   Meanwhile, Owen has entered his sublime Triumph Daytona and T140 tracker.   ...and Gareth will be displaying his modified Royal Enfield.   Due to the number of custom bike entries and finalists for the 2022 UK National Championships, and due to the extra demand in trade stands, we are thrilled to announce that KICKBACK has moved to a bigger exhibition hall (opposite the original one) and has therefore tripled in size! Obviously custom bike builders have been very busy in sheds over the lockdown period and exhibitors can't wait to get trading at a live event again! KICKBACK is on for two days, with judging on the Saturday 2nd April and the Awards Ceremony at 3pm on the 3rd presented by Henry Cole. There's over 40 trade stalls plus a sit down cafe serving cooked breakfast and lunch plus coffee, tea and beers to keep you going. The fantastic Two Brothers Stunt Team will be performing three times on each day! There is a good campsite with facilities at the venue which can be booked at pitchup.com search Three Counties Showground Worcestershire WR13 6NW. KICKBACK Custom / Classic Bike + Stunt Show is an all ticket indoor event just click on ticket above. Doors open 11am - 6pm on 2nd April. Open 10am - 4pm on 3rd April. More information and tickets at ticketsource

2. NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM LIVE SAT 29/10/22 AND SUN 30/10/22 SAVE THE DATE!

   Posted on 10:00am Sunday 6th Mar 2022

   Following the success of our first two day show in 2021, National Motorcycle Museum LIVE continues in October 2022 as a two-day event! As always, this is the time when everyone can visit us free of charge* and enjoy a host of exciting free attractions including the return of the popular HENRY COLE AND FRIEND’S live on stage.

   *Car parking charges apply.

   Museum Live 2022 Timetable: To assist visitors, everyone arriving on site will be given a free timetable with a full list & timings of all the weekend’s exciting, free, events.

   Free Museum Entry: Everyone is invited to visit the museum collection free-of-charge!

   Indoor Trade Area: The event will feature a large indoor trade area held within the warm & dry surroundings of both the National Motorcycle Museum and our conference facilities.

   The event will also feature trade stands & displays from many well-known names including Central Wheel Components Ltd, Triumph Motorcycles, Sealey Tools, H&H Classics, BSA, and Norton Motorcycles to name but a few.

   The museum shop will be open throughout the event selling a huge range of classic motorcycling books, clothing & memorabilia.

   ‘Meet The Experts’ presented in association with Central Wheel Components Ltd: In attendance will be some of the museum’s specialist suppliers & craftsmen (including our own restoration team) as well as other classic motorcycling personalities who will be available to chat and answer questions.

   Don’t miss the LIVE wheel building demos by Central Wheel Components Ltd.

   “HENRY COLE AND FRIENDS” LIVE Stage shows: We are very excited to welcome back TV star HENRY COLE to our LIVE stage.

   “HENRY COLE & FRIENDS” will feature popular personalities from Henry’s TV shows including HENRY COLE himself as well as SAM LOVEGROVE & ALLEN MILLYARD. Not only that, but we are also excited to welcome two motorcycle racing superstars who will join Henry and the crew on stage during both Sat & Sun-WATCH THIS SPACE!

   Held in the museum’s magnificent Britannia suite, TT legend, TV presenter, STEVE PLATER will host these brilliant FREE TO ENTER stage shows which will be taking place on both Saturday AND Sunday of the event

   Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove will be holding special book/memorabilia/autograph signing sessions during the weekend.

   Other superstar motorcycling personalities from the past and present will also be in attendance, check the dedicated event page for updates @ www.thenmm.co.uk

   Manufacturer Test Rides: Offering the chance to test ride some well-known manufacturer’s machines over the course of the weekend-WATCH THIS SPACE.

   LIVE indoor “Start Up” Feature: See & HEAR some of the most famous race machines in the world started up in our LIVE start-up feature which will take place on stage in the museum’s Britannia Suite.

   Bikes old and new will include some of the museum’s famous racing inventory as well as ex-Moto GP bikes.

   Back again for 2022, genius special builder ALLEN MILLYARD will be firing up several of his stunning motorcycle creations.

   Food Court & Bar: Fantastic catering provided by the museum’s chefs will be available in our Premier Suite food court & bar area. Our famous breakfast BBQ will also be available from 8.30am onwards.

   Parking*: Car parking for the event is just £15 per car with motorcycle parking absolutely free. Given the event’s huge popularity, the museum encourages car sharing which makes this nominal parking charge even better value!

   For further Museum Live 2022 updates visit www.thenmm.co.uk

3. Motorcycle Live ‘Best in Show’ 2021 winners announced

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 3rd Mar 2022

   The winners of Motorcycle Live’s ‘Best in Show’ 2021 awards have been announced following visitors to Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, casting their votes.

   Motorcycle Live 2021 welcomed a record 55 manufacturers and boasted more new product reveals than ever before. Visitors had nine opportunities to get to two wheels and there was chance for the whole family to get involved. New for 2021 was the Electric Feature, offering visitors the chance to test some of the latest electric bikes, scooters and bicycles on a dedicated indoor track.

   BMW Motorrad UK scooped a double win, taking the trophy for both ‘Best Manufacturer Stand’ and ‘Best Manufacturer Experience’. BMW showcased its full 2022 model range - from the new R 18 Transcontinental to the all-electric CE 04 - as well as one-off R 18 customs and M 1000 RR race bikes fresh from the 2021 British Superbike season. Crowds were wowed by the ‘Make Life A Ride’ live action arena where some of the UK’s best on-and off-road experts showed riders how to best enhance their capabilities.

   Winning the award for ‘Best Non-Manufacturer Experience’ was Helmet City who impressed visitors with its knowledgeable staff and extensive product line-up, selling ‘everything apart from the bike’.

   Scott Grimsdall, Head of Marketing of BMW Motorrad UK, said: “Motorcycle Live has always provided us with a great opportunity to interact with large numbers of current and prospective customers, so we’re particularly grateful to win both the ‘Best Manufacturer Stand’ and ‘Best Manufacturer Experience’ awards for the latest show. I’d like to thank all of those who voted for us, and those who took the time to experience our products and live demonstrations at the NEC. It took an enormous amount of effort and commitment from the team, and we’re extremely proud of what they achieved.”

   Jennifer Holmes, Director of Helmet City, added: “After over 15 years of exhibiting at Motorcycle Live, we are thrilled to have been given this award and it’s testament to the dedication of all our staff. We have always put safety first when fitting helmets correctly, giving our customers honest advice and, of course, giving our best price. Thank you to everyone who voted for us.”

   Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of Motorcycle Live, commented: “While it was a year filled with uncertainty for visitors and exhibitors, one thing that we were certain of was that we were going to make sure everyone had the best experience they could. I want to say a big thanks to all those who worked hard to achieve that, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2022!”

   Motorcycle Live 2022, in association with Bikesure Insurance, will take place at The NEC, Birmingham, between 19-27 November 2022. See you there!

4. HAGON SIGNS NEW THREE-YEAR DEAL TO SPONSOR THE CLASSIC DIRT BIKE SHOW

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 2nd Mar 2022

   Mortons Media Group, owner of the Classic Dirt Bike Show, is delighted to announce that Hagon Shocks has signed a new three-year sponsorship deal.

   The Classic Dirt Bike Show, held in February at the Telford International Centre, is the event of the year for classic off-road motorcycle enthusiasts of all disciplines.

   Hagon Shocks, famed for its aftermarket shock absorbers and wheel building services, has been a long-time supporter of the show and recognised the continuing value of the event to the Hagon business. 

   Tony Hutchison of Hagon said of the deal: “We’re delighted to continue to support the Classic Dirt Bike Show and this new three-year agreement demonstrates the value of this event not just to Hagon Shocks but the whole industry. It was great to see the vibe return to the show in February post-pandemic and reaffirmed our decision to be the headline sponsor was the right one.”

   The Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks will be back on February 18-19, 2023. For more information, please visit www.classicdirtbikeshow.co.uk

5. The 46th Annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza, South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester 5-7 August 2022

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 28th Feb 2022

   Steaming On!
   The South-West's largest festival of vintage transport makes a welcome return

   The 46th Annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza, South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester 5-7 August 2022
   After a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 46th Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza will make a welcome return to South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester on the 5-7 August 2022.

   Rally Chairman Martyn Slater, said: 'The show will be packed full of exhibits, displays, entertainment and stalls to keep the whole family entertained. We pride ourself on being one of the best value days out for all. As such we’ve frozen our prices for the 11th year. What’s more, the event helps local and national charities’ with up to 30 represented on site raising money and awareness of their respective causes. The Club (S.V.T.E.C) has donated over £200,000 for charity in recent years. So, whether you are an exhibitor, visitor, trade stand, entertainer or volunteer, we can’t wait to welcome you back to the show and let the good times roll...’
   
   Live Action Arena - the Steam Section is at the heart of the show and will be packed with nearly 70 full-size Steam Engines of all descriptions. The infamous 'Demonstration Arena' puts these mighty machines to the test, plus there’s the opportunity to drive one. Don’t miss the grand parade of miniature steam in the Alec Tanner arena or watch The Royal British Legion Poppy Parachute Display Team daily descent.
   
   The Countryside Arena - promotes animal conservation and features fun and educational displays from bird of prey flying demonstrations, ferret racing, rare breeds, shire horses, horse logging, reptiles to bee hive making. The popular Dog Show will make its return with all money raised going to a local animal shelter.

   Kids will love it too – there’s so much to keep them entertained from the vintage fairground with the popular Fairground Organs, 'electric yachts', waltzers, big wheel, steam-driven 'gallopers', traditional penny arcade games, to passenger rides on board a 10¼ inch scale steam locomotive or ‘Chuffy the train’ to Professor Colliwobble with his traditional Punch and Judy Show.

   Massive Trade Stand zone - featuring 180 trade stands, autojumble and craft marquees where you can have a rummage to find a hidden gem or bargain along the way.
   
   Food & Drink - There’s plenty of food and drink ‘pit stops’ across the showground, a firm favourite is the vintage tea room with the 1940s Radio.com broadcasting a great selection of tunes, Lindy Hop dancers plus regular sets by vintage singer Miss Franny Delight. Miss Franny will delight you with songs from the 1920s through to modern day with a vintage twist.

   FREE vintage bus rides - Operating around the perimeter of the show site, and to and from Cirencester Town Centre and Kemble railway station to the show ground connecting with selected First Great Western Trains inc Stroud, Glos and Chelt.
   
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   For further information, please visit: www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk